The Kuala Lumpur ACM SIGCHI Chapter proudly presents the 7th National Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), themed “Humanizing Intelligence” We warmly invite all interested individuals to join us for this exciting in-person event, taking place at Asia Pacific University (APU) on 25–26 October 2025. In an era where technology is increasingly woven into the fabric of our lives, it is essential to prioritize ethical considerations in its design, development, and deployment.

FUSION 2025 aims to explore this critical intersection by bringing together professionals, researchers, educators, and students to examine the ethical dimensions of HCI, UI/UX design, and sustainability.

Attendees can look forward to a dynamic program featuring keynote addresses, paper presentations, doctoral consortium, student design challenge and workshop sessions, all focused on advancing our understanding of responsible and ethical technology practices. The symposium offers a unique platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and envisioning a future where technology serves humanity in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Join us at FUSION 2025 for two days of inspiration, discovery, and networking. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative experience. Previous FUSION Symposium & E-Proceeding can be visit HERE.

             

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Researchers, academics, and industry practitioners are warmly invited to submit their work for presentation at FUSION 2025 – The 7th National Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction. We welcome high-quality contributions in the form of article that present novel research, ongoing studies, innovative methodologies, and thought-provoking ideas related to HCI, UI/UX, interaction design, and emerging technologies.

In addition, we strongly encourage industry professionals and organizations to submit white papers that showcase real-world applications, case studies, UX strategies, product innovations, or reflections on ethical and sustainable design practices. This platform aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by fostering dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

All submitted papers will be subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest quality and relevance. Accepted submissions will be published in the official FUSION 2025 Symposium Proceedings, which will carry an eISSN and be published by myHCI-UX, providing authors with increased visibility and academic recognition.This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the HCI community, gain feedback, network with peers, and disseminate your work to a national audience of researchers, students, and professionals.

Authors will submit papers through CMT. The FUSION2025’s review process will be double-blind, i.e., the names of the authors will be hidden from the Reviewers, and the names of Reviewers will not be revealed to authors. Papers must be fully anonymized before submission and a paper that is non-compliant with the anonymization or other paper submission rules (e.g., paper length) will be desk rejected. Reviewers will bring concerns about potential rule breaches to the attention of the Program Chairs. Each paper must be submitted with Primary and Secondary areas selected from the CMT system. These areas, the stream, and the paper itself, will be used by the automated TPMS paper matching system embedded in the CMT system to identify potential reviewers.

Selected high-quality papers presented at FUSION 2025 will be invited for post-symposium publication in one of the following reputable journals, subject to further review and revision:

• International Journal of Software Engineering and Computer Systems (IJSECS)
• Journal of Applied Technology and Innovation (JATI)
• Journal of Digital System Development (JDSD)

This provides an excellent opportunity for researchers and practitioners to extend the impact of their work beyond the symposium, reaching a wider academic and professional audience. These journals are known for publishing cutting-edge research and practical insights in the fields of software engineering, digital systems, innovation, and applied technologies.

By participating in FUSION 2025, you not only gain the opportunity to present and discuss your work but also to publish in well-regarded academic journals enhancing your research visibility, academic profile, and career development.

With the theme “Humanizing Intelligence,” the 7th National Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) invites scholars, designers, technologists, and industry practitioners to explore the intersection of intelligent systems and human values.

As we advance toward a more intelligent and interconnected digital future, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that technology enhances human experience, promotes inclusivity, and upholds ethical standards. FUSION 2025 serves as a multidisciplinary platform to showcase innovative research, real-world applications, and critical reflections on human-centered design and interaction.

We welcome contributions related (but not limited) to the following focus areas:

• Theory, Concepts, and Methods – Foundational and emerging approaches in HCI and UX research.
• UX and Usability – Design practices, heuristics, evaluation methods, and user satisfaction studies.
• Interaction Techniques and Modalities – Touch, gesture, voice, AR/VR, multimodal and novel interaction methods.
• Privacy and Security – Ethical AI, data protection, user rights, and trust in digital systems.
• Health and Well-being – Assistive technologies, mental health tools, digital therapeutics, and inclusive design.
• Games and Play – Game design, serious games, gamification, and play as a form of interaction.
• Computational Interaction – AI-driven interfaces, automation, adaptive systems, and behavior modeling.
• Sustainability – Designing technology for sustainable behaviors and long-term ecological impact.
• Learning and Education – EdTech tools, digital literacy, learning experience design, and scaffolding.
• Other Pertinent HCI Topics – Any emerging or interdisciplinary topic that aligns with the spirit of HCI.

Join us in shaping the future of ethical, intelligent, and human-centered technology.

Download Call for Paper poster.

Your submission will be double-blind reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.

The Doctoral Consortium (DC) at FUSION2025 offers a valuable platform for PhD students engaged in research related to human-computer interaction (HCI) to share and refine their research goals, methodologies, and preliminary findings. Designed to support students in the early stages of their doctoral journey, the DC fosters a supportive environment where participants receive constructive feedback to help advance their research and prepare for a successful academic or professional career. The consortium also encourages meaningful interaction among peers, experienced researchers, and the wider HCI community. 

Download Doctoral Consortium Poster here.

Extended Research Abstract
The research description should be in PDF format, up to four (4) pages long, formatted according to the Springer format. It must include:

• The title of the work
• The student’s name, university, address and e-mail address
• Name and e-mail address of the dissertation advisor/supervisor
• The research area or sub-area of the work (ten words or less)
• A brief description of the research topic (25 words or less)
• A description of the research problem to be solved, why it is important and a justification that prior research has not solved the problem
• The research hypothesis (claim)
• The methods used or proposed to use to carry out the research; it is important to describe a plan for evaluating the work and presenting credible evidence of the results to the research community
• A sketch of the proposed solution
• The expected contributions of the PhD research
• A statement of work to date and open questions/issues for discussion at the DC

The Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) will be used for the submission process. Please see the CMT instructions for authors page for detailed instructions on how to register your intention-to-submit and how to navigate the CMT submission site.

Format Templates for Doctoral Consortium can be downloaded here ->CLICK HERE

FUSION 2025 Student Design Challenge (SDC) is a competitive event that showcases students’ problem-solving and design abilities in proposing solutions for real-world issues facing our nation and the world. It highlights the core of designing and building prototypes with a user-centric approach while tackling significant global concerns identified in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It encourages students to look into innovative solutions that not only improve user experiences but also help to create a more sustainable and inclusive world. The subject focuses on the junction of technology, design thinking, and social responsibility. This competition is organized by the Kuala Lumpur ACM SIGCHI chapter or myHCI-UX in conjunction with FUSION2025. POSTER

• Participants may choose to join only one challenge or all the challenges.

• A discounted price will be given if a participant joins all the challenges.

• Any registered student from a Higher Learning Institution in Malaysia is eligible to join.

• Participants may start submitting their entries from 11 August 2025 until 11 September 2025.

CHALLENGE 1: ONLINE POSTER CHALLENGE

To evaluate participants’ interpretive and visual communication skills. Each participant will receive a basic illustration/silhouette & a mini-case description. You will need to add a title, design elements, and text that reflect your interpretation of the theme. Integrate the competition theme (Designing Futures, Honouring Roots) & FUSION2025 theme (Humanizing Intelligence) visually and textually. To submit poster (A2 size) with rationale of design and evaluated online. This will be judged based on the conceptual interpretation & message clarity, visual hierarchy and layout & creativity in cultural framing. DOWNLOAD POSTER HERE.

CHALLENGE 2: ONLINE VIDEO CHALLENGE

To engage students in cultural storytelling and persona-based design empathy. Participants are to choose 1 of 3 Wayang Kulit Kelantan characters: Siti Dewi, Seri Rama or Rawana & record a 3-minutes monologue or creative video where the character speaks about a topic that will be given. You may include voice-over with animation/drawing, live performance (in costume/puppet-style) or mixed media (comedy, storytelling, digital reinterpretation). Integrate the competition theme (Designing Futures, Honouring Roots) & FUSION2025 theme (Humanizing Intelligence) visually and textually. To be submitted and evaluated online with rationale of ideation. This will be judged based on cultural understanding of character, message originality and emotional resonance & creativity in delivery and storytelling format. DOWNLOAD POSTER HERE.

CHALLENGE 3: PHYSICAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

To inspire participants to design innovative physical prototypes that preserve and celebrate Malaysian cultural heritage while embracing modern technologies. Participants will need to choose 1 out of 3 mini-cases that will be given. Upon receiving, participants will need to create a prototype that is balance in tradition and the innovative transformation. Integrate the competition theme (Designing Futures, Honouring Roots) & FUSION2025 theme (Humanizing Intelligence) visually and textually. Participants are to prepare & submit a-258 words abstract, research & ideate, design a prototype, present & demonstrate, and print an Al-sized poster. DOWNLOAD POSTER HERE.

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FUSION Chair: Ts Dr. Siti Azreena Mubin (siti.azreena@apu.edu.my)

FUSION 2025: Secretariat (fusion.myhciux@gmail.com)